Suspect detained in Quebec mosque shooting (Third Lead)

Quebec, Jan 31 (IANS) A 27-year-old man has been detained in connection with the shooting in a Quebec mosque, media reports said.

Authorities initially said that there were two suspects, but Canadian police said on Monday that only one man was a suspect and that another man — identified as Mohamed Belkhadir — was only a witness, New York Times reported.

The remaining suspect, Alexandre Bissonnette, who according to a local newspaper has a history of provocative views and antisocial behaviour, has been detained.

On Monday, two gunmen opened fire in a Quebec mosque killing six people and injuring eight others.

“We condemn this terrorist attack on Muslims in a centre of worship and refuge,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a statement.

“On behalf of all Canadians, Sophie and I offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of all those who have died and we wish a speedy recovery to those who have been injured,” he said.